Herbert A. Spence Jr. began his distinguished career with
Spence Brothers in 1945 as a part-time summer laborer in Grayling.
After his graduation from University of Michigan in 1953, Herb
worked full time in and on the family business until 1990.

Herb was the senior member of the third generation of the
Spence office and was the estimator and project manager for
hundreds of major projects throughout his 45-year career, including
the $35 million Ann Arbor Wastewater Treatment Plant, the
company's largest contract of his generation. He served as
company president for 11 years. He was completely dedicated to
whatever he was given and worked long days and nights for decades.
Toward the end of his career, Herb became equally dedicated to
community service as the volunteer executive director of Habitat
for Humanity, which began taking root in Saginaw in the late 1980s.
He tried to work both fulltime jobs for a few years, until he
decided to retire early at age 61 to lead Habitat day and night for
another decade. He made an incredible impact on Spence Brothers,
his industry and his community, and was awarded the prestigious
Spirit of Saginaw award from the Saginaw County Chamber of
Commerce.

Matthew Spence III began his career at Spence Brothers in August
of 1960 as an estimator and project manager and was given major
project responsibilities very early in his career. He obtained and
managed dozens of higher education projects including Central
Michigan University's Science Building and Brooks Hall
renovations, Eastern Michigan University's Music building,
Saginaw Valley State University's Ryder Center and the
University of Michigan's Sam Wyly Business School addition,
as well as many healthcare projects throughout the state. Matt
served on Spence Brothers' board of directors for 27 years,
finishing his career as company president and then chairman. Matt
was the most active industry representative of his generation and
gave countless hours of service to improve his industry including
serving as president of the Michigan Chapter of the Associated
General Contractors.

Edwin A. Spence Jr. was widely recognized throughout Michigan as
one of the most knowledgeable construction field operations
experts. He knew how to build and supervised some of the most
challenging projects built in the state, from Ann Arbor to Sault
Ste. Marie. He also is the main reason Spence Brothers has such an
excellent reputation as a complex concrete structure specialist. He
was general superintendent overseeing Spence Brothers field
operations for decades and mentored young superintendents who carry
on Spence Brothers' legacy today.

Although they had help from other dedicated members of the
Spence Brothers family, over the last 35 years these three cousins
were the key leaders that have made Spence Brothers one of the most
respected construction companies in Michigan. They each had
different strengths and completely dedicated their lives to combine
those talents to ensure their family company's success and
add to its distinguished reputation throughout Michigan.